February 15, 2018, marks the 53rd anniversary of National Flag Day in Canada when we celebrate this enduring emblem of what it means to be a proud Canadian. On February 15, 1965, Canada’s red and white maple leaf flag flew for the very first time.

To mark the occasion, I am pleased to invite you to attend a Community Flag Raising Ceremony. The event will be held:

Wednesday, February 14, 2018

10:00 am

L’Amoreauux Community Recreation Centre

2000 McNicoll Avenue, Scarborough

For more information, please contact my office at 416-392-1374 or send me an email at jim@karygiannis.net

City of Toronto is looking to build a bicycle path along McNicoll Ave. between Birchmount Rd. and Pharmacy Ave, which will be connected with neighbourhood recreational centres. There will be a public meeting. Come out and have your say! Monday, January 29, 2018 7:00 PM – 9:00 pm L’Amoreaux Community Centre

City of Markham is proceeding with plans to allow residential towers at Pacific Mall and Market Village. City of Markham is looking to intensify the area which means more Condo Buildings. There will be a public meeting regarding this proposal. Come out and have your say: Monday, January 22, 2018 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM L’Amoreaux Community Centre

The Budget Subcommittee of the City of Toronto is hosting meetings to hear public presentations on the 2018 Capital and Operating Budgets.

This is the opportunity to voice your opinions on the City budget and proposed changes. I encourage all residents to come out and have your say.

The City will be hearing public presentations for the Scarborough wards on Monday, January 8th in the afternoon and evening. I will be present at both times to hear your presentations. Please see below for more information:

Monday, January 8th, 2018

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

and

6:00 pm – onwards

Scarborough Civic Centre, Council Chamber 150 Borough Drive

To register to make a presentation email buc@toronto.ca or call at 416-392-4666.

For more information on the City budget and to read presentations, notes, and reports visit the City budget website at www.toronto.ca/budget.

A PARKING REMINDER – Winter is here and the City needs to clear snow when it falls. Cars that are parked on streets during the day and night interfere with snow plow operations. Please do not park your cars on the road so that our roads can be cleared quickly and our streets stay safe.

As we celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday, 2017 is becoming a very memorable and proud moment for all Canadians. In the spirit of patriotism, I’d like to invite you to partake in a unique campaign to make history! The “Canada Flag 150” campaign aims to connect all Canadians from coast-to-coast.